Dunham. Allison. Papers 1936-1976 (bulk: 1960-1971)

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Dunham. Allison. Papers 1936-1976 (bulk: 1960-1971)

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Allison Dunham (J.D.’39 Columbia University) began teaching at the University of Chicago Law School in 1951 as Arnold I. Shure Professor of Urban Law. Best known for his work on probate and property law, Dunham was also an expert in the field of urban studies and was appointed Director of the Center for Urban Studies at the University of Chicago in 1971. The Dunham Papers consist largely of research materials related to Dunham’s work on the Land Planning and Development Code. Additionally, the collection includes a small general files series which houses some student papers and several folders of miscellaneous research materials.

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